Podnews Weekly Review - RSS launches video podcasts that pay; and Acast buys Backyard Ventures
Send James and Sam a message or voicemailWe speak with Ben and Alberto from RSS.com on their new video podcast plan. Plus, Acast is buying Backyard Ventures: why?• RSS.com MAX plan for Apple HLS video and 70% revenue share • PAID meaning programmatic ads inserted dynamically • Interstitial ad markers on Apple versus baked ads for other apps • Alternate enclosure as a Podcasting 2.0 path to keep RSS open • Apple’s ad serving fee question and the limits of contract transparency • Why Apple may prefer an API workflow for video safety controls • YouTube raising monetisation thresholds and what…
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